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Leonard Weisgard | |
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| Born | Leonard Joseph Weisgard December 12, 1916 |
| Died | January 14, 2000 (aged 83) |
| Education | Pratt Institute |
| Known for | Children's picture book illustration |
| Notable work | Collaborations with Margaret Wise Brown |
| Spouse | Phyllis Monnot |
| Awards | Caldecott Medal 1947 |
Leonard Joseph Weisgard (December 13, 1916 – January 14, 2000)[1] was an American writer and illustrator of more than 200 children's books. He is known best for his collaborations with writer Margaret Wise Brown.
- ^ Major Authors and Illustrators for Children and Young Adults, 2nd ed., 8 vols. Gale Group, 2002.